Segment: Compact
Production years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
Introduced in 1981 for the Japanese, European, and North American market, the second generation of the Honda Accord was the first car in the world to offer an option for a navigation system, long before the GPS era.
The second generation of the Accord came after five years on the market for the first generation. It was a time when the Japanese carmaker tried to catch up with the rest of the carmakers and rushed new models into production. Soichiro Honda considered that facelifts were too minor for the profound changes and upgrades he wanted on its cars. It was the same with the Accord.
Designed from scratch, the second generation of the Accord still kept the basic shape and lines of its predecessor. It was still available as a three-door hatchback and four-door sedan. It was the first Accord built in Honda's plant from Marysville, Ohio.
Inside, the carmaker considered that the dashboard had to take minimum space from the driver's view and placed it low, flat from door to door. It provided some storage space in front of the passenger, while the driver got an instrument cluster with a large speedometer and tachometer and two small dials for the fuel level and water temperature. On the center stack, the carmaker provided as an option the Electro Gyrolocator. It was more of a roadmap printed on a thin film projected on a 6" monochrome screen. While it was not that accurate, it could still provide information about the road ahead.
For the four-door version, the carmaker extended the wheelbase and provided more legroom when compared to the first generation of the Accord. Even though there were only seven centimeters (2.8") more, these made a difference for rear passenger comfort.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 3AT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1602 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 5000 RPM 80 HP @ 5000 RPM 79 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 127 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.6 in (4409 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.1 in (1374 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2172 lbs (985 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 3AT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 125 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.6 in (4409 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.1 in (1374 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2061 lbs (935 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1602 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 5000 RPM 80 HP @ 5000 RPM 79 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 127 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.6 in (4409 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.1 in (1374 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2150 lbs (975 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 125 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.6 in (4409 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.1 in (1374 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2050 lbs (930 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 3AT FWD (97 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1750 cm3 |
Power: | 71.4 KW @ 5300 RPM 97 HP @ 5300 RPM 96 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 140 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.6 in (4409 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.1 in (1374 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2061 lbs (935 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 5MT FWD (97 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1750 cm3 |
Power: | 71.4 KW @ 5300 RPM 97 HP @ 5300 RPM 96 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 140 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.6 in (4409 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.1 in (1374 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2050 lbs (930 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |